BYOD Regualtions and Policies for Frederick County Public Schools:

Devices are highly encouraged to be used in all of my classes PE and Health however all students and parents must follow the guidelines of the Acceptable use policy.
On This link you will find all of the different rules and regulations for BYOD for not only our school but also for the entire county.
There are links for all of the FCPS Regulations for Electronic Devices and Networks and online resources. There is also an introductory video for parents and students to watch to help familiarize them with the program. And at the bottom of the link there are student permission slips attached to allow them to participate in the program
The link below to will take you to our guidelines for getting started with our BYOD (bring your own device) program at Windsor Knolls Middle School.

Getting started with BYOD

There are endless possibilities for devices for students to use below is a graph of some choices and the pros and cons of each.

Portable Device Log:

Please note that many of the devices listed below will complete similar tasks however some of them allow you to do it easier. Some devices simply only can complete one task where others can complete many.

Portable Device	What are the benefits?	What are the challenges?	Who uses it?	Where do they use it?	How do they use it?	How frequently is it used?
I pod touch	Internet access, wifi enabled, ease of use, 21st Century learning, collaboration, immediate feedback on assignments, access to Google Apps for education (GAFE),	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server, Small in nature and can be tough to type long assignments on, can be hard to navigate internet if there is not an app for the page	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Access the internet for projects, access to teacher webpages or google classrooms, online assessments (quizzes or tests), online discussion/polls	Every day in multiple classrooms
I phone	Internet access, wifi enabled, ease of use, 21st Century learning, collaboration, immediate feedback on assignments, access to Google Apps for education (GAFE),	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server, small in nature and can be tough to type long assignments on, can be hard to navigate internet if there is not an app for the page	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Access the internet for projects, access to teacher webpages or google classrooms, online assessments (quizzes or tests), online discussion/polls	Every day in multiple classrooms
I pad	Internet access, wifi enabled, ease of use, 21st Century learning, collaboration, immediate feedback on assignments, access to Google Apps for education (GAFE),	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Access the internet for projects, access to teacher webpages or google classrooms, online assessments (quizzes or tests), online discussion/polls	Every day in multiple classrooms
Kindle	Internet access, wifi enabled,	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server, limited access on internet not friendly in most classrooms for research	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Mostly just for reading ebooks.	Most days but mainly only for reading
Kindle Fire	Internet access, wifi enabled, ease of use, 21st Century learning, collaboration, immediate feedback on assignments, access to Google Apps for education (GAFE),	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Access the internet for projects, access to teacher webpages or google classrooms, online assessments (quizzes or tests), online discussion/polls	Every day in multiple classrooms
Google Nexus	Internet access, wifi enabled, ease of use, 21st Century learning, collaboration, immediate feedback on assignments, access to Google Apps for education (GAFE), very user friendly	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Access the internet for projects, access to teacher webpages or google classrooms, online assessments (quizzes or tests), online discussion/polls	Every day in multiple classrooms
Chromebook	Internet access, wifi enabled, ease of use, 21st Century learning, collaboration, immediate feedback on assignments, access to Google Apps for education (GAFE), full keyboard great for assignments requiring typing, very user friendly	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Access the internet for projects, access to teacher webpages or google classrooms, online assessments (quizzes or tests), online discussion/polls	Every day in multiple classrooms
Lap Top	Internet access, wifi enabled, ease of use, 21st Century learning, collaboration, immediate feedback on assignments, access to Google Apps for education (GAFE), full keyboard great for assignments requiring typing, very user friendly	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, cyber bullying, Protected Wi-Fi server, larger and heavier which can be difficult for students to carry around	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Access the internet for projects, access to teacher webpages or google classrooms, online assessments (quizzes or tests), online discussion/polls	Every day in multiple classrooms
Heart Rate (HR) Monitors/Pedometers	Allows student to track steps taken, instant HR feedback to see if they are in the correct HR zone	Must be connected to a device to access internet, battery problems, sanitation, single use purpose	Students/Teachers	Physical education, Extended Learning time	Strap with sensor around chest will track students HR during physical activity so they can track how hard they are working, pedometer allows students to calculate how many steps they have taken	Only in PE, 1-2 times per week
GPS Device	Internet access, wifi enabled, Discovery education, collaboration with classmates, environmental studies, geo caching	Student distraction, charging issues, Wi-Fi issues, single use purpose	Students/Teachers	Classroom, Physical education, Extended Learning time	Geo caching, scavenger hunts, science projects	1-5 times per year

Strategies for managing devices on campus and in the classroom:

Along with the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policies that are in place for Frederick County the following will also be rules at Windsor Knolls Middle School:

1. Students should only be on their devices when directed so by a teacher.
2. Students should not be on their devices in the hallways, at lunch, at recess or in the locker rooms during PE (all device must be powered down before entering the locker rooms for student safety).
3. When devices are not in use in the classroom they should be laying face down on top of the student's desk.
4. Students must have the BYOD permission slip signed in order for them to use their device on school grounds during school hours.
5. When on the internet or any apps using the internet students must be on the school's secure Wi-Fi network. In no circumstances are students allowed to be on their own cellular network during school.